What is deliberative democracy index in Madagascar?

Deliberative democracy index in Madagascar was 0.177 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Madagascar?

The highest recorded value was 0.29 in 2018.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Madagascar?

The lowest recorded value was 0.013 in 1947.

How does Madagascar rank for deliberative democracy index?

Madagascar ranks 127th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Madagascar?

Over the last ten years it is down 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Madagascar data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deliberative Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Deliberative Democracy Index in Madagascar

Name: Deliberative Democracy Index in Madagascar
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Madagascar: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.177 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.177

Change on year

down 5.3%

World rank

127th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.29

in 2018

All-time low

0.013

in 1947

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Madagascar, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Madagascar recorded 0.177 for deliberative democracy index in 2025.

That represents a change of down 5.3% on the previous year and down 34.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Madagascar peaked at 0.29 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.013, in 1947.

That places Madagascar 127th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1910s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1920s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1930s	0.0173	0.017	0.018	10
1940s	0.0157	0.013	0.017	10
1950s	0.0169	0.013	0.029	10
1960s	0.12	0.091	0.126	10
1970s	0.0994	0.08	0.127	10
1980s	0.0806	0.079	0.084	10
1990s	0.2095	0.087	0.266	10
2000s	0.2613	0.144	0.289	10
2010s	0.19	0.084	0.29	10
2020s	0.2163	0.177	0.241	6

Countries ranked near Madagascar

125 Vietnam 0.181 compare
126 Hungary 0.178 compare
128 Kuwait 0.176 compare
129 Angola 0.173 compare
130 Mozambique 0.17 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More social development data for Madagascar

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 87 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 637 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.187 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.361 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.635 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.812 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.361 (2025)
Liberal democracy 0 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Madagascar?: Deliberative democracy index in Madagascar was 0.177 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Madagascar?: The highest recorded value was 0.29 in 2018.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Madagascar?: The lowest recorded value was 0.013 in 1947.
How does Madagascar rank for deliberative democracy index?: Madagascar ranks 127th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Madagascar?: Over the last ten years it is down 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Madagascar data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deliberative Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Deliberative Democracy Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,734 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent of suffrage, the freedom and fairness of elections, freedoms of association and expression, as well as the extent to which political elites justify their positions, justify them with the common good, acknowledge counterarguments, consult elites in policy changes, and society deliberates policy changes.